New Nurse Graduates

WakeMed's Nurse Fellowship Program is a one-year program that offers clinical and educational activities that facilitate professional development and personal growth for the new nurse graduate. The educationally rich and emotionally supportive environment provides nursing practice in collaboration with specially trained preceptors.

The Program Offers:

Nursing Orientation and Skills Development

Clinical Workshops and Online Forums with Peers

Classes and Continuing Education

A supportive environment specifically designed for the new nurse.

WakeMed is proud to report an average one-year post-hire retention rate of 90 percent. (National average ranges from 40-65%).

We are currently accepting applications for the summer 2015 New Graduate Fellow Program. Recruitment began March 2015 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please apply online to the Staff Nurse - New Grad Fellow postings. The new graduate postings are located under the job category "Nursing - RN - New Graduate". All new graduates are required to apply to the Fellows Program, applications submitted to the general Staff Nurse postings are not considered. Transcripts are not required.